Arla Foods Ingredients has invested in a major upgrade to its facility in Argentina, allowing it to meet growing demand for high-quality whey ingredients, both in Latin America and globally.
The improvements to the company’s Porteña site include a new drying tower, which will more than double capacity for production of whey permeate powder. It has also taken the measures necessary to produce infant-formula-grade proteins in Latin America.
Dairy technology provider RELCO, a Koch Separation Solutions Company, is due to begin building work on the tower once financial arrangements have been finalised. RELCO was selected for its global experience in permeate processing and drying, South American resources and commitment to the specific requirements of the project. The tower is scheduled to be completed and go live in 2026.
Henrik Andersen, CEO of Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “We’ve been active in Argentina since 2000 and we’re pleased that Arla Foods Ingredients S.A. has achieved some very satisfactory results, allowing it to invest in further growth for the future. This major upgrade is an essential element of our strategy to meet the increasing demand for high-quality whey products – both in Latin America and globally.
Henrik Andersen added: “We’re very proud that we’re able to produce infant-grade products in Latin America. Getting to this point has taken a lot of time, hard work and – most importantly – co-operation, not just between our fantastic teams in Argentina and Denmark, but also with local dairies. They’ve all worked very effectively together to take our performance to the next level.”